In a major scientific development, new research is pointing to a surprising factor that may be influencing autism, one that goes beyond the brain and into the body’s immune system. Recent research has shown that T reg levels change...
In a major scientific development, new research is pointing to a surprising factor that may be influencing autism, one that goes beyond the brain and into the body’s immune system. Recent research has shown that T reg levels change...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has officially stated it will not endorse leucovorin, a drug previously suggested as a potential treatment for autism spectrum disorder (ASD). White House Briefing Raised Hopes Just last fall, in a White...
Recent studies by researchers at institutions including UC Davis Health and UCLA have examined how environmental conditions during pregnancy may be linked to autism. Part of that is wildfire smoke and its potential effects on early development. A massive...
A Southern California mother and her teenage son are showing that autism does not limit dreams. Instead, with support, patience, and opportunity, it can be part of a powerful story of growth and independence. Bree, Juan, and her 14-year-old...
Rapid population growth, an aging population, and a national physician shortage are putting increasing strain on the Sacramento region’s health systems. These difficulties impact all facets of medicine, but they also have significant ramifications for people with autism and...
A small program in Seal Rock is quietly changing the lives of people on the autism spectrum with calm, steady horses. Founded by Marla Bowman, Reach For The Stars provides therapeutic horsemanship for people with autism and other physical...
Shop Class in Oak Park, Sacramento, has created a model for what inclusive education can be for neurodiverse children and young adults. It is much more than a shop class with machines and tools. Shop Class is a space...
Access to healthy living for many adult autistic individuals does not begin with the motivation or willpower to do so; it begins with access to safe spaces where they can be comfortable, as well as being understood. Research indicates...
In Fremont, California, Kari Rich and Mispup Brownrich are making a meaningful difference for families living with autism. The couple founded Joshua’s Gift, a nonprofit that supports people with intellectual and developmental challenges and their families. Over the years,...
Jojo Duenas has been a football coach for sixteen years. When his three-year-old son was diagnosed with autism, Jojo wanted to make sure sports could feel safe and joyful for him. He noticed that most programs were not built...